Watch Something Like a Business
- R
- 2009
- 1 hr 19 min
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3.7 (596)
Something Like a Business is a 2010 comedy film that follows the lives of four best friends who decide to start their own company after being let go from their jobs. The film features an all-star cast that includes Kevin Hart, Clifton Powell, and Jennifer Titus. It was directed by Russ Parr and written by Parr and C. Mackenzie Greer.
The story begins with four friends, JoJo (Kevin Hart), Timid (Omar Gooding), Gube (Dwight Henry), and Snake (Keith Robinson), getting laid off from their jobs at a car wash. Desperate for money, they decide to start their own business by opening a mobile car wash service. Their business initially struggles to get off the ground, as they have to deal with the challenges of starting a business from scratch.
However, things start to look up when they land a big contract to clean vehicles for a local car dealership. They also catch the attention of a wealthy businessman and investor, Mr. Wadska (Clifton Powell), who agrees to invest in their business. Though JoJo is hesitant to take the investor's money, as he doesn't want to compromise their team's vision for the business, his friends convince him to accept the investment.
As the crew begins to gain more clients and more money starts coming in, they begin to realize that running a business is far from easy. They encounter a series of comical obstacles along the way, including a disgruntled former employee who tries to sabotage their business and a group of tough competition who tries to shut them down.
Despite these obstacles, the four friends remain determined to succeed and they continue to grow their business. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about the importance of working together and never giving up on their dreams.
Overall, Something Like a Business is a lighthearted comedy that will appeal to anyone who has ever dreamed of starting their own business. The film is filled with hilarious moments and features strong performances from its talented cast. It's a fun and inspiring film that will leave viewers feeling motivated to follow their own dreams and work towards their goals.
Something Like a Business is a 2009 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.7.